I have a tattoo. What should I do?

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GuestPoster69325Guest22 May 2018 13:48:51

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I have this wonderful teaching opportunity this September in Khobar. I will be teaching elementary grades. I like the offer and i wanted to give it a try but i have a tattoo on my right hand just above my thumb, 1x 7 cm in size, a spanish phrase " Mi Amor" with an arrow forming a heart between Mi and Amor. i had this two years ago. I know that tattoo is harram in Islam. What should I do? I badly need advice.

modjoSerial expat22 May 2018 20:32:02

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Hi @Clara Amor, I have a female friend working as a nurse with visible tattoos on her hands/arms. She didn't face issues at work or outside. Well aside from the occasional ogles from others.

She's not a Muslim, maybe that's part of the reasons she's not facing problem with it? Also, I think Khobar is quite relaxed when it comes to different cultures/individualities.

GuestPoster69325Guest23 May 2018 02:14:00

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Thank you so much Modjo. I appreciate it a lot. at least im not that anxious anymore 😉

essanyolNew member23 May 2018 11:09:29

I work in Riyadh at the hospital and most of the nurses have a tattoo. Dont worry you will not face any issues even if you are a Muslim but try to cove it at least

GuestPoster69325Guest23 May 2018 13:59:11

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Thank you Essanyol. i will surely bring concealer just in case. I appreciate ur advice

man85Member14 August 2018 15:42:52

Do not worry its not a problem

GuestPoster69325Guest20 August 2018 05:56:13

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Thank you for the response.

FlaminskiActive member04 September 2018 07:33:46

You'll be fine, I work in a hospital, there is few nurses and docs who have tattoos and they're fine

Rawan008Active member04 September 2018 13:38:12

It is not an issue anymore. I'm Saudi and I I have Saudi friends with Tattoos, never had a problem.
And welcome to Khobar. Feel free to ask for any help.

GuestPoster69325Guest08 September 2018 10:49:55

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Thank you so much. I appreciate very much.

GuestPoster69325Guest08 September 2018 10:51:07

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Thank you so much.

James CarloMember08 July 2021 03:14:59

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Same situation, i was offered to teach for elementary students in Yanbu, but i have a 2x2 tattoo on my wrist. Im kinda hesitant to give it a shot because they might reject me later for having a tattoo. Can I have an update about your situation right now?

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